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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Spring surge or missed opportunity? Matt Lahood’s insider advice to win the season before it starts
Spring might get all the hype in real estate circles, but success in the season isn’t just about daffodils blooming or daylight saving returning. According to The Agency CEO, Matt Lahood, if you want to make the most of this high-stakes window, it comes down to one thing: preparation. Those who start early, educate their vendors, and time their campaigns smartly will always outpace those waiting for the sun to do the heavy lifting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK government plans to ban ‘Upward-Only’ rent reviews in new commercial leases
The UK government has proposed a major shift in commercial…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA proposes ban on card surcharges, lower merchant fees: what it could mean for real estate businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia is proposing sweeping changes to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renters willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes
Australian renters are open to paying higher rent for energy-efficient…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Unlocking peak performance: Can a real estate coach really help you list and sell more?
@realty has appointed a full-time in-house performance coach to help agents stay consistent, focused, and results-driven in any market. The…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property strengthens foothold in Broome with new commercial office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, is thrilled to announce it is increasing its real estate services in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
BresicWhitney welcomes experienced Eastern Suburbs agent Clay Brodie
BresicWhitney is proud to welcome established sales agent Clay Brodie, as it continues its strategic expansion across Sydney’s most coveted…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What’s driving Australia’s property market in the second half of 2025
With rates on pause and sentiment shifting, Australia’s property market is entering a new phase. Domain’s Dr Nicola Powell says…
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LEADERSHIP
The real ‘Game Changer’ in real estate leadership
When Besser and Co. expanded from a team of eight to 24 overnight, director Dion Besser found himself rethinking everything…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Inside the business of growing million-dollar agents
She’s not your typical CEO, and her agents don’t run typical teams. Hayley Van de Ven doesn’t just grow numbers,…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Reapit rebrand brings real estate agency technology together in one platform
One login. One end-to-end ecosystem. One platform to power smarter growth for all agencies
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Uninsured tenants: A risk that is worth a conversation
While landlord insurance is essential for property professionals, tenant insurance remains overlooked despite its critical benefits. Beyond protecting personal belongings,…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways to property…
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OPINION
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OPINION
From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership…
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AI Tips and Tricks
From portals to possibilities: the future of property search
As search evolves from keywords to AI-driven intent, real estate professionals face a pivotal shift in how properties are discovered…
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LEADERSHIP
Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s agents want more than KPIs and top-down directives…
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AREC 2025
Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the…
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AREC 2025
How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client…
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a…
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Elite Agent
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a…
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Elite Agent
From Pain Points to Profit: Curtis Thomson on Property Management Automation
Curtis Thomson is something of a systems whisperer for industries bogged down by manual processes. Having cut his teeth in…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm
How to build systems to protect your business for the long term.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey
After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling. But rather…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star lists charming NYC apartment
After four years in their Gramercy Park “oasis,” actor Elan Zafir and his family are saying goodbye to their NYC…
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Celebrity Homes
Josh Allen lists California home after marrying Hailee Steinfeld
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has placed his Southern California bachelor pad on the market for US$8.5 million (AUD$13 million),…
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Celebrity Homes
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo list Montecito estate for $65 million
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have placed their luxurious Montecito property on the market for $65 million (AUD$98 million), just…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Mindset and Personal Development
The real reason your sales team isn’t performing (yet)
“Talent wins deals. But structure wins seasons.” Real estate veteran Aaron Chuah exposes what really powers top-performing sales teams, and…
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OPINION
Why we need to stop over-complicating real estate
In a field cluttered with AI tools, scripts and training programs, the fundamental elements remain deceptively simple: building trust and…
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OPINION
When buyers go quiet: Why pausing beats pitching every time
When homebuyers go quiet after inspections, it's rarely disinterest, it's decision fatigue. Modern real estate requires agents to abandon scripts…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
Party with The Presets at Ready25
The Presets bring their iconic hits to Ready25, joining leading minds on stage for a property industry event like no…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference
Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian households
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Mindset and Personal Development
Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout
Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June 9, the…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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They don’t need a new friend — they need a better agent
Real estate isn’t group therapy. Sellers don’t invite you in to make…
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Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate…
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Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course…
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Why asking the right questions beats making the perfect pitch
It’s easy to assume that success in sales comes down to a…
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Agents’Agency partners with realestate.com.au to deliver bigger, better results
realestate.com.au has announced a new national partnership with Agents’Agency, which is set…
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The soft skills closing hard deals
Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value.…
LEADERSHIP
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The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think
Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is…
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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The property management metric stuck in the 90s (and why it needs to go)
The 1990s have called and want their most popular PM metric back,…
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What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art…
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Ray White Rural Chinchilla expands footprint across the Darling Downs
Ray White Rural Chinchilla marks the fourth location for powerhouse duo James…
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Forget the RBA: This is the only ‘interest rate’ that really grows your real estate business
While the industry obsesses over interest rate movements from the RBA, Harcourts…
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Modular construction emerges as solution to Australia’s housing cost crisis
Modular construction methods could significantly reduce building costs and timeframes as Australia…
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UK country house market sees uptick as prices fall
Sales of expensive country houses in the UK are showing signs of…
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Saudis back billion-dollar skyscraper near Central Park as foreign investors flock back to NYC
Saudi Arabia’s powerful government-backed Public Investment Fund is making a major move…
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The affordable suburbs delivering investors up to $170k gains in one year
Aitkenvale in Townsville emerged as the standout performer among affordable suburbs that…
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Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club
Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid…
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Harcourts The Property People celebrates another outstanding real estate agency win
Harcourts The Property People has once again proven why they remain a…
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Construction costs rise modestly in New Zealand
New Zealand's residential construction costs have increased slightly, with the latest Cordell…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average weekly rent…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US private listings strategy could lead to industry “Armageddon,” warns NextHome CEO
The US real estate industry faces three potential futures as the debate over private listings intensifies, with one path potentially…
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate mouldings and…
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